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  • [ July 3, 2026 ] Russia announced the Ka-52 Alligator is the most lost helicopter in the Ukraine war. Air Platform
  • [ July 3, 2026 ] Israel successfully tests upgraded Iron Dome, integrates high-power laser in advanced air defense trials. Direct-energy Weapons
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Month: August 2024

Europe

Putin will soon receive more NATO as the technologically superior Switzerland military may abandon 500 years of neutrality

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

The Swiss Security Commission is calling for a review of the country’s neutrality since 1515. The report notes that Switzerland has already become a target of hybrid warfare – disinformation, espionage and cyberattacks. Experts recommend […]

Europe

President Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Air Force Chief

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the chief of Ukraine’s air force days after an F-16 pilot was killed defending against a large-scale Russian attack. In the first known Ukrainian loss of the US-made fighter jets, Lieutenant […]

Air Platform

Serbia signed contract to purchase 12 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Estonian military to receive Turkish-made YÖRÜK 4X4 armored vehicles

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

Estonian President Alar Karis recently visited Nurol Makina, a leading manufacturer in the Turkish defense industry. During his visit, Karis was accompanied by a delegation that included Estonian Ambassador to Ankara Väino Reinart and Turkish […]

Americas

US Army names newest combat vehicle M10 Booker

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

The U.S. Army named the M10 combat vehicle “Booker” during the Army Birthday Festival at the National Museum of the U.S. Army, June 10, 2023. The M10 Booker Combat Vehicle is named after two American […]

Air Platform

Philippines aims to purchase 40 fighter jets and mid-range missiles

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

The Philippines wants to upgrade its military with mid-range missiles and advanced fighter jets, two senior security officials said on Thursday, spending at least $33 billion as it modernises its defence in the face of […]

Air Platform

Serbia nearing a deal with Dassault Aviation to purchase Rafale fighter jets worth $3.4 billion

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

The Rafale fighter jet is set to gain another customer as France and its aerospace company, Dassault Aviation, are nearing an agreement with Serbia to sell between 10 to 12 of the omnirole fighter jets, […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s latest batch of F-16s has been equipped to conduct “full-spectrum electromagnetic warfare,” allowing them to rebuff Moscow’s jamming efforts and other electronic attacks on the battlefield. The US Air Force has successfully updated the […]

Europe

Ukraine Received 13 Terradyne Gurkha Special Armoured Ambulances

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

Medical evacuation vehicles are crucial in an armed conflict. They must be quick and powerful, capable off-road, and offer good protection from small-arms fire. Ukraine obviously needs many of these kinds of vehicles, and during […]

Europe

Hanwha Aerospace offers advanced Redback IFV combat vehicles to Romania

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

According to recent information released by the South Korean Defense Company Hanwha Aerospace, after the signature of a contract with Romania on July 10, 2024 for the supply of 54 K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer and […]

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  • US Navy Test Fires New Air-Launched Missile

    May 12, 2025 0
    The US Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Centre Weapons Division has air-launched a solid fuel integral rocket ramjet (SFIRR) from an unmanned vehicle for the first time, making an important step toward modernising missile technology. The [...]
  • BAE Systems to develop next-gen touch-screen display, sensors and datalink for Eurofighter

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  • Pakistan’s Link 17 Data Link Designed For Fighter-to-fighter Communication For JF-17 Block 3

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  • Poland purchases Sniper targeting pod and advanced data link for FA-50PL fighter jets

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  • The RTAF needs modern quality aircraft, says Thai Air Force chief

    October 7, 2021 0
    The air force needs new, advanced aircraft to strengthen the nation’s defences, newly appointed air force chief, ACM Napadej Dhupatemiya, said in an interview with Strait Times. Thai Air Force Plans To Buy Lockheed’s F-35 [...]
  • U.S. Army Deploys Six THAAD Batteries in Guam Amid China Tensions

    August 5, 2024 0
    The United States has strategically deployed six Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) air defense missile systems at Site Excalibur, located near the U.S. Marine Corps’ newest base in Guam. This move, as reported by [...]
Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thyssenkrupp Secured A Deal To Supply Titanium To KAI

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon and Cubic Secure Communications to provide Common Data Link (CDL) systems for Poland.

  • Europe

    A major fire ripped through the Sukhoi Design Bureau office in Moscow

  • Air Platform

    South Korea and UAE signed agreement to co-develop KF-21 Boramae fighter jets

  • Middle East

    Hamas lost control of Gaza, Palestinians started looting Hamas buildings

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Suffering From Physical And Mental Health Issues, Says Former British Spy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia to Buy Scorpene-class Submarines From Naval Group

  • Europe

    Russian Military Cowardly Retreated From North-east Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian $500 FPV drone destroyed Russian Buk-M3 missile system worth $100 million

  • Africa

    Nigeria cleared to buy 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters

  • Europe

    Putin backs Iran’s mass missile attacks on Israel

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam Turning Cold War Era MiG-21 mothballs into target drones

  • Americas

    Castellion Awarded Contract to Produce Blackbeard Hypersonic Missiles for the U.S. Navy.

  • Europe

    South Korea develops new truck-mounted 155mm self-propelled howitzer

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia buys Turkey’s armed drones

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones damaged two Project 22160 patrol ship in Crimea

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivered the first GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System aircraft to the United Arab Emirates

  • Europe

    Australian Combat Medic Killed In Ukraine By Russian Troops

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine’s New Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Rockets Wreaking Havoc On Russian Troops

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s ‘carrier killer’ HALO hypersonic missile to rival those of China and Russia.

  • Middle East

    Kuwait Purchases Bayraktar TB2 Drones Worth $370 Million

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Hackers breached the Russian defense industrial complex and exposed data on Iranian drones sold to Russia

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu admits Russia lacks quality weapons in the Ukraine war

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA to develop MHT/MLP Missile For French Army

  • Americas

    U.S. Army purchases QinetiQ high-altitude aerostats for battlefield surveillance

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Lost 93% Arms Export Orders Due To Poor Performance Of Its Military Hardware In Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    16,500 Stong Arakan Army Aims To Replicate Successes of Shan State In Rakhine State

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

  • Africa

    Norinco Delivers Artillery, VT4 MBT & STI Tank Destroyer to Nigeria

  • Europe

    Netherlands to buy Israeli-made rocket artillery system

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Australian Army Purchases Fractl 2 Portable Laser Weapons

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptor to Poland, amid Russia tensions

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine says Russian forces obtaining Elon Musk’s Starlink via third country

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Sends More Gepard Anti-air Systems To Ukraine

  • Europe

    St Petersburg Bomb Blast Kills Putin’s Propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Delivers Last Two Corvettes To The Israeli Navy

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Launches Third Al Zubarah-Class Air Defense Corvette For Qatar

  • Defense Industry

    Taiwan To Buy More F-16V Worth $1.4 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Russian Fighter Bombers Running Out Of Service Life, F-16 And Gripen Will Make Putin’s Forces Life Miserable

  • Air Platform

    The Italian Air Force takes delivery of its most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Americas

    NATO to boost military expenditures in fiscal year 2021

  • Europe

    Turkiye Test-Fires 76mm Naval Guns For Milgem Corvette

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia’s acquisition of 42 Chinese J-10C jets poses a significant threat to Australia, the US, the UK, South Korea and France.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rafael I-Derby BVRAAM Air-to-Air Missile

  • Air Platform

    Australia Purchases 12 More MH-60R ASW Helicopters For RAN

  • Middle East

    U.S. Warships launch missiles to bomb Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh hikes defense spends by 8% in budget for FY2021

  • Europe

    Denmark will shoot first and ask question later if the US tries to invade Greenland.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine To Sell Downed Russia’s Su-30SM Fighter Jets As Souvenirs

  • Americas

    U.S. Marines successfully fired a new NMESIS anti-ship missile

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